All selections, including donations, should be compliant with Prosper ISD Library Material Selection Guidelines.
Titles that currently exist in the district library materials collection can be purchased at the determination of the campus librarian if the titles are determined to meet district Selection Guidelines for library materials.
New titles that do not exist in the district library materials collection, including donations, that are determined to meet the district selection guidelines for library materials by a campus librarian may be purchased after completing the following process.
1. Step 1: The librarian submits the title to the district School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) purchase request list.
2. Step 2: Based on the list submitted, the SLAC will recommend to the Board library materials for procurement.
3. Step 3: The list will be posted to the district website for 30 days to receive public comment.
4. Sept 4: The Board will then either approve or reject the library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement.

Librarians develop a list of materials to be purchased and submit the list to the board established School Library Advisory Council. Based on the list submitted, the SLAC shall recommend to the Board library materials for procurement. The list must then be posted to the district website for 30 days to receive public comment. The Board shall then either approve or reject the library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement.

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FAQ

What is the difference between a library book and an instructional resource?

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Who may challenge a library material?

If I have a concern about a library book , what is my first step?

Does a challenge have to undergo a formal reconsideration committee?

What is the process for a formal reconsideration of a library book or instructional resource?

Do all committee members read the challenged book?

Why does the Reconsideration Committee need to read the entire library book if we can identify inappropriate material on a particular page?

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Why doesn't the district just remove a challenged book from the library collection?

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